Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has allocated farmlands to 26 members of the state House of Assembly as part of efforts to ensure food security and support the federal government’s agricultural resurgence initiative.
Abiodun who presented letters of allocation to the lawmakers to commemorate the first anniversary of the 10th legislature at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the gesture was to make them contribute towards making the state the country’s food basket.
Abiodun, who lauded the Assembly members for their commitment to the principles of democracy, good governance, and the welfare of the citizens, observed that their dedication to legislative excellence has been instrumental in driving the progress and development of the state
Abiodun assured the lawmakers that his administration is committed to working closely with them to advance key initiatives that would further drive the state’s development just as he pledged to prioritise investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and technology, to make the state remain competitive and prosperous.
Speaking earlier, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide described the last year as turbulent and filled with tension but maintained that the desire to give the people a purposeful representation saw them through the turbulent period